Is it possible to leave the device plugged in & switched on 24/7? What would be the disadvantages of doing so?
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I'm no electrician, but I suspect leaving it on all the time may pose a fire hazard. We leave ours on pretty much all day and turn it off at night. Remember, you want half as many watts going in to the transformer as what it's rated for (ie - 1500 max for a 3000 watt converter). The directions say to turn it off when not in use. Hope this helps.
10175
In my town the voltage is 220v. I use this equipment to maintain 24/7 a Panamax M4300 (Home Theater Power Management). I bought it 10 months ago. I don't know disadvantages but it works very well. It does not heat like others voltage converters.
10176
It is possible to leave it on 24/7. The only disadvantage would be a higher power bill as it would continuously draw power. I usually turn it off at night though.
10177
I use mine 24/7. I bought mine because I live in China and have an American 110 v air purifier for my apartment. I run my air purifier non-stop (for the last 6 months, which is as long as I've had the converter) using this to down convert from 220v to 110v. I've had absolutely zero issues doing so and the converter handles this perfectly. However, I'm not sure what specific disadvantages there are to doing this (like power consumption/effect on my electricity bill/toll on the converter/etc.). I've been very happy with this purchase. Depending on your outlet style, you may need an adapter plug since this converter has an American style grounded, 3-prong outlet plug. I use mine 24/7. I bought mine because I live in China and have an American 110 v air purifier for my apartment. I run my air purifier non-stop (for the last 6 months, which is as long as I've had the converter) using this to down convert from 220v to 110v. I've had absolutely zero issues doing so and the converter handles this perfectly. However, I'm not sure what specific disadvantages there are to doing this (like power consumption/effect on my electricity bill/toll on the converter/etc.). I've been very happy with this purchase. Depending on your outlet style, you may need an adapter... » Read More I use mine 24/7. I bought mine because I live in China and have an American 110 v air purifier for my apartment. I run my air purifier non-stop (for the last 6 months, which is as long as I've had the converter) using this to down convert from 220v to 110v. I've had absolutely zero issues doing so and the converter handles this perfectly. However, I'm not sure what specific disadvantages there are to doing this (like power consumption/effect on my electricity bill/toll on the converter/etc.). I've been very happy with this purchase. Depending on your outlet style, you may need an adapter plug since this converter has an American style grounded, 3-prong outlet plug. « Show Less
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YES.. if wired to a switch the switch can be turned off and back on to put it in always on mode.
657915
You have to plug and unplug, but I bought a switch that turns it on and off that I plugged it into, otherwise no.
317804
We have had no problem with unplugging the device temporarily. It remembers its network settings and comes back up fairly quickly. You could also make use of a USB battery pack that would keep the camera going as you move it.
2049492
Hi Christian,Thank you for your inquiry!Due to the fact that this unit only has a 60 Amp Hour Battery, most large devices cannot be plugged into it continuously. Is there a specific item that you wanted to power on a continuous basis?Best regards,Earthtech Products
1968737
You can leave it on but it has about a 4 to 6 hour charge. If you have it connected to a power source it can stay on. It can disconnect if the item receiving the signal gets out of range. All in all this is a great inexpensive device. Write if you have more questions
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Yes, I believe you just unplug it for a minute or so. I find the device to be not very intuitive.
1200372
I use it primarily unplugged unless I am on for extended periods of time. Occasionally I have had too much data combined with long periods of use that require I plug it in because it gets so hot.
1261159
It is option but the battery life is not very good I keep plug in all the time.
1789961
Since I use a timer to control the period of "charging", I do not have that knowledge. The timer, of course, has to remain ON all the time to keep the time. I doubt that the power goes off in the smartstrip "always on" group or the name would not be "always on".
578186
I would assume you could continue using the lite plugged in, just like a laptop computer with a defunct battery can still be used when plugged in.
273104
Sorry I don't really know. I have a habit of always just unplugging it as soon as I'm done so its automatically on next time I plug it in. Lol
1882659
Flip the switch on the top. It isn't a on/off switch, it's a 24/7 or day switch.
2039369
Definitely. It's just a pass through for an outlet. I'm not sure it is the best way to turn off those devices, but that is for you to decide!
1340476
Good question, it just goes into standby mode without ever turning off. Must be a better way. Sorry couldn't answer your question.
1084114
Yes but it won't last long if you need to unplug it and plug it in regularly
1895906
i didn't try it on a 24/7 basis. my suggestion is you can try to plug also with a surge protector so that it will protect you home.